The synaptic vesicle cycle: a cascade of protein–protein interactions
TC Südhof - Nature, 1995 - nature.com
TC Südhof
Nature, 1995•nature.comThe synaptic vesicle cycle at the nerve terminal consists of vesicle exocytosis with neuro-
transmitter release, endocytosis of empty vesicles, and regeneration of fresh vesicles. Of all
cellular transport pathways, the synaptic vesicle cycle is the fastest and the most tightly
regulated. A convergence of results now allows formulation of molecular models for key
steps of the cycle. These developments may form the basis for a mechanistic understanding
of higher neural function.
transmitter release, endocytosis of empty vesicles, and regeneration of fresh vesicles. Of all
cellular transport pathways, the synaptic vesicle cycle is the fastest and the most tightly
regulated. A convergence of results now allows formulation of molecular models for key
steps of the cycle. These developments may form the basis for a mechanistic understanding
of higher neural function.
Abstract
The synaptic vesicle cycle at the nerve terminal consists of vesicle exocytosis with neuro-transmitter release, endocytosis of empty vesicles, and regeneration of fresh vesicles. Of all cellular transport pathways, the synaptic vesicle cycle is the fastest and the most tightly regulated. A convergence of results now allows formulation of molecular models for key steps of the cycle. These developments may form the basis for a mechanistic understanding of higher neural function.
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